Clark County, Ohio

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Clark County
County
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Clark County courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
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Coordinates: 39°55′N83°47′W / 39.92°N 83.78°W / 39.92; -83.78
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Ohio.svg  Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1818 [1]
Named for George Rogers Clark
Seat Springfield
Largest citySpringfield
Area
 • Total
403 sq mi (1,040 km2)
 • Land397 sq mi (1,030 km2)
 • Water5.1 sq mi (13 km2)  1.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
136,001
 • Estimate 
(2023)
134,610 Decrease2.svg
 • Density340/sq mi (130/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts 10th, 15th
Website www.clarkcountyohio.gov

Clark County is a county located in the west central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 136,001. [2] Its county seat and largest city is Springfield. [3] The county was created on March 1, 1818, and was named for General George Rogers Clark, [4] a hero of the American Revolution. Clark County comprises the Springfield, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Dayton-Springfield-Sidney-OH Combined Statistical Area.

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 403 square miles (1,040 km2), of which 397 square miles (1,030 km2) is land and 5.1 square miles (13 km2) (1.3%) is water. [5] It is the third-smallest county in Ohio by total area.

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1820 9,533—
1830 13,11437.6%
1840 16,88228.7%
1850 22,17831.4%
1860 25,30014.1%
1870 32,07026.8%
1880 41,94830.8%
1890 52,27724.6%
1900 58,93912.7%
1910 66,43512.7%
1920 80,72821.5%
1930 90,93612.6%
1940 95,6475.2%
1950 111,66116.7%
1960 131,44017.7%
1970 157,11519.5%
1980 150,236−4.4%
1990 147,548−1.8%
2000 144,742−1.9%
2010 138,333−4.4%
2020 136,001−1.7%
2023 (est.)134,610 [6] −1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]
1790-1960 [8] 1900-1990 [9]
1990-2000 [10] 2020 [2]

2020 census

As of the census [11] of 2020, there were 136,001 people, 54,862 households, [12] and 35,354 families living in the county. [12] The population density was 342.68 inhabitants per square mile (132.3/km2). There were 61,283 housing units [13] at an average density of 78.82 per square mile (30.4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 81.7% White, 9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 2.0% from other races, and 6.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population. [14]

There were 54,862 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no spouse present, 5.3% had a male householder with no spouse present, and 35.6% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.91. [15]

The median age in the county was 41.5 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the county was 48.4% male and 51.5% female. [16]

The median income for a household in the county was $51,504, and the median income for a family was $63,361. [17] 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.8% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over. [18] The labor force participation rate for those aged 20 to 64 was 76.6%. [19] 88.9% of the population over the age of 25 had obtained a high school diploma or equivalency, 18.9% of those over the age of 25 held bachelor's degrees. [20]

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 138,333 people, 55,244 households, and 36,906 families living in the county. [21] The population density was 348.0 inhabitants per square mile (134.4/km2). There were 61,419 housing units at an average density of 154.5 units per square mile (59.7 units/km2). [22] The racial makeup of the county was 86.3% white, 8.8% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 1.4% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.8% of the population. [21] In terms of ancestry, 25.3% were German, 15.0% were Irish, 13.8% were American, and 10.5% were English. [23]

Of the 55,244 households, 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.2% were non-families, and 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.96. The median age was 40.5 years. [21]

The median income for a household in the county was $44,141 and the median income for a family was $53,678. Males had a median income of $43,209 versus $30,811 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,110. About 11.1% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.5% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over. [24]

2000 census

As of the census [25] of 2000, there were 144,742 people, 56,648 households, and 39,370 families living in the county. The population density was 362 people per square mile (140 people/km2). There were 61,056 housing units at an average density of 153 units per square mile (59/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 88.12% White, 8.95% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. 1.17% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.8% were of German, 21.6% American, 10.4% Irish and 8.7% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 56,648 households, out of which 31.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.60% were married couples living together, 12.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% were non-families. 26.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.10% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,340, and the median income for a family was $48,259. Males had a median income of $37,157 versus $24,688 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,501. About 7.90% of families and 10.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.90% of those under age 18 and 8.20% of those age 65 or over.

Metropolitan Statistical Area

The Springfield metropolitan area was first defined in 1950. Then known as the Springfield Standard Metropolitan Area (Springfield SMA), it consisted of a single county – Clark – and had a population of 111,661. [26] [27] Following a term change by the Bureau of the Budget (present-day Office of Management and Budget) in 1959, the Springfield SMA became the Springfield Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (Springfield SMSA). [28] By the census of 1960, the population had grown to 131,440, an 18 percent increase over the previous census. [27] Champaign County was added to the Springfield SMSA in 1973. The two-county area had a combined population of 187,606 in 1970. [27]

In 1983, the official name was shortened to the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area (Springfield MSA). [28] That same year, Dayton and Springfield were grouped together as the Dayton-Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area. The new MSA consisted of four counties – Clark, Greene, Miami, and Montgomery. [29] This arrangement remained unchanged until 2003, when the MSA was split with Springfield's newly defined metropolitan area including only Clark County. [30]

Politics

Clark County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2004, with Donald Trump receiving 57% of the vote in 2016, a deviation from the usual tight results in the county. In 2012, Mitt Romney won the county, but by only 523 votes out of 64,301 cast for president. [31]

County Commissioners - (President) Melanie Flax Wilt (R), Rick Lohnes (R), and Lowell McGlothlin (R)

Sheriff - Deb Burchett (R)

Recorder - Nancy Pence (R)

Treasurer - Pamela Littlejohn (R)

Auditor - Hillary Hamilton (R)

Prosecuting Attorney - Dan Driscoll (R)

Coroner - Susan L. Brown, DO (D)

Judicial

Municipal Court

Clerk of Courts - Sheila Rice (D)

Judges - Valerie Wilt (R), Stephen A. Schumaker (R), Daniel Carey (R)

Common Pleas Court

Clerk of Courts - Melissa Tuttle (R)

General Division - Judges Douglas Rastatter (R) and Brian Driscoll (R)

Domestic Relations - Judge Thomas Capper (R)

Juvenile Court - Judge Katrine M Lancaster (R)

Probate - Judge Richard Carey (R)

United States presidential election results for Clark County, Ohio [32]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 40,40363.92%21,84734.56%9561.51%
2020 39,03260.65%24,07637.41%1,2431.93%
2016 35,20556.88%23,32837.69%3,3605.43%
2012 31,82049.49%31,29748.67%1,1841.84%
2008 33,63450.21%31,95847.71%1,3952.08%
2004 34,94150.78%33,53548.74%3310.48%
2000 27,66048.06%27,98448.62%1,9153.33%
1996 22,29738.57%27,89048.25%7,61513.17%
1992 24,01137.79%26,69242.01%12,83520.20%
1988 32,72957.92%23,24741.14%5270.93%
1984 35,83162.05%21,15436.63%7591.31%
1980 27,23750.42%22,63041.90%4,1487.68%
1976 26,74548.93%26,13547.81%1,7803.26%
1972 34,44761.79%19,72535.38%1,5782.83%
1968 23,74843.58%24,02944.10%6,71412.32%
1964 19,11235.80%34,27564.20%00.00%
1960 30,58857.67%22,45642.33%00.00%
1956 28,76761.94%17,68038.06%00.00%
1952 27,46456.92%20,78643.08%00.00%
1948 18,54851.64%17,23647.99%1330.37%
1944 22,20749.83%22,36250.17%00.00%
1940 20,68144.41%25,88855.59%00.00%
1936 15,48336.40%26,13861.44%9192.16%
1932 19,02851.49%17,31446.86%6101.65%
1928 26,66671.72%10,31627.74%2010.54%
1924 20,34066.44%8,41527.49%1,8606.08%
1920 19,86957.52%14,09740.81%5741.66%
1916 8,71547.64%8,84848.37%7303.99%
1912 6,03636.16%5,21731.25%5,44032.59%
1908 8,91752.97%6,52938.78%1,3888.25%
1904 9,35562.02%4,56530.26%1,1647.72%
1900 8,80657.33%6,24340.64%3122.03%
1896 7,66753.89%6,38244.86%1791.26%
1892 6,21450.10%5,25542.37%9337.52%
1888 7,12851.79%5,86042.58%7745.62%
1884 7,51757.25%5,20439.64%4083.11%
1880 6,22958.95%4,17939.55%1581.50%
1876 5,13658.90%3,53640.55%480.55%
1872 4,09560.80%2,61238.78%280.42%
1868 3,92864.12%2,19835.88%00.00%
1864 3,72068.61%1,70231.39%00.00%
1860 3,01760.15%1,73034.49%2695.36%
1856 2,64160.74%1,53935.40%1683.86%

Education

Public school districts

Public school districts include: [33]

Colleges and Universities

Communities

Map of Clark County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels Map of Clark County Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels.PNG
Map of Clark County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels

Cities

Villages

Townships

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also

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